Looking at the current state of Marvel movies I feel a little saddened to see how escapist they are. The current state of Marvel movies is that of shallowness and pretension that they are something larger than life, without any form of relation to reality. Sure the CGI is better than ever, sure they are more expensive and more extravagant than ever. But they do no longer offer any compelling stories and plots. They've been reduced to mindless, shallow and escapist action movies.
Contrast them to this movie: Iron Man. What made Iron Man interesting was its themes. Themes about terrorism, the fact that terrorists get their weapons from Western manufacturers, the advancement of weapons that are more effective than ever to kill humans. Iron Man successfully reflected on it with care and intelligence. Making us think twice about the development of weapons and how wrong it can go in the wrong hands. Iron Man had a solid script and plot and an actual character who went through personal realization and development.
Tony Stark for example went from being a proud weapons manufacturer and flamboyant playboy, to being a man against manufacturing weapons to kill people. He didn't want to continue the support of terrorism through his company, he decided to make sure his weapons didn't end up in the wrong hands. Iron Man wasn't just a hero for the sake of being a hero, he genuinely wanted to protect people. Another interesting thing about Iron Man is that he made his identity public. He didn't hide behind his armor of suit. He made himself available for the public to see and identify. Which is quite refreshing. 12 strong full movie online free
I think we need a movie like Iron Man again. A superhero movie with contemporary themes. With relevance to our present time instead of the escapist stuff we're getting thrown at nowadays.
Iron Man Burns Bright In Red & Gold!
CinemaClown
Marking the commencement of Marvel Cinematic Universe, catapulting Robert Downey Jr. into the league of Hollywood's biggest stars & also announcing the arrival of Marvel Studios into motion picture filmmaking for it is their first fully-financed project, Iron Man not only succeeds as a quality blend of style & substance but is also amongst the best origin stories cinema has come up with for a comic book superhero.
Iron Man tells the story of genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist Tony Stark who, while on his tour to war-torn Afghanistan for the demonstration of his new weaponry to United States military, is ambushed & taken hostage by a terrorist group. Working with another captive, he designs an exoskeleton to get out from there & after returning to US further refines his design. The plot covers the change his captivity brings in his entire personality.
Stylishly directed by Jon Favreau, Iron Man aims for the same grounded approach Nolan applied in Batman Begins & succeeds amazingly well for the most part. The screenplay is brimming with energy, wit & charm, and is brilliantly written & narrated. Production design provides it a very modern feel, Camera-work is vibrantly carried out, Editing briskly paces the whole story which also benefits from Ramin Djawadi's fitting score as well as clever use of existing songs.
Coming to the acting department, Iron Man features a star-studded cast in Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges & Terrence Howard but the film belongs to Downey Jr. who blazes brightly in red n gold with a performance that's absolutely fantastic, effortlessly charismatic & downright polished. Overshadowing the input of the rest & fitting the suit perfectly, this is one role that couldn't have gone to a better actor & how this gifted talent renders Tony Stark on screen is a further proof of that.
On an overall scale, Iron Man has enough power in it to please both fans of the comics as well as newcomers. Sure its third act isn't as impressive as the first two but the positives eclipse the negatives by a huge margin. Balancing its storytelling aspects with big budget extravaganza to triumph as a work of quality in the eyes of viewers n critics alike, Iron Man is a highly refreshing, wildly entertaining & largely satisfying crowd-pleaser that's hugely responsible for the foundation on which Marvel Studios stands today. Highly recommended.
A Great Beginning for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
caseynicholson
This film is not the first movie to feature characters from Marvel Comics. The 2000's saw the "X-Men" franchise, a "Hulk" movie, two "Fantastic Four" movies, and the Toby Maguire "Spider-Man" trilogy. However, all of those movies were films that Marvel outsourced to various companies--notably Fox and Sony. "Iron Man" is the first film to be made in house by Marvel Studios, and as such it's the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, i.e. the first film that will come to interact with characters from other films that are not direct sequels. ant man and the wasp full movie
For this reason, "Iron Man" is worth watching if you happen to be a fan of any of the other MCU movies, especially "The Avengers" series. "Iron Man" begins the process of building continuity across different Marvel films, and for the true nerds amongst us there are many tidbits of information in this movie that are beneficial to understanding the rest of the MCU films.
Still, the main reason to watch this movie is not its place in the MCU, but its value as a standalone film. Marvel Studios set out to prove themselves with this movie, and they delivered a hit. The film is a solid two hours of thrills that features a robust and engaging storyline and fantastic acting. Robert Downey, Jr. defines the role of Tony Stark, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges all turn out dynamic performances. Bridges especially shines as Obadiah Stain, and contributes much to the movie.
That said, I give this film nine out of ten stars. It's one of the best in the comics movie genre, and I only stop myself from giving it a ten because I try to reserve that score for movies I see as not only great, but perfect. "Iron Man" comes mighty close to that, and I'm sure you'll agree that it deserves high marks.
Oh, and don't forget to watch the post-credits scene, which foreshadows the rest of the MCU!
a masterpiece to truly kick off the marvel cinematic universe
alindsay-al
It's quite funny that were almost near the end of phase 2 in the marvel cinematic universe but iron man the first film is still the very best solo marvel film. The premise sees a billionaire weapons merchant who is on the verge of death and kidnapped by terrorists until he creates a suit to escape. When he gets home he changes his philosophy and decides to become the superhero iron man. Robert Downey jnr was saved by this performance and it really has changed his career for the better. His dialogue is funny and witty and the smart thing the film did was as he changed you still loved him because of his whit and I love his character. The supporting cast is also fantastic especially the relationship between Downey and Gwyneth paltrow who plays pepper Potts. I have thought that this is the best romance in a comic book film franchise ever and their chemistry in this film is great and a big part of the film. There has been allot of controversy over Terrence Howard's involvement as James Rhodes but he is great in the role and his relationship with Tony is a big part about the mortality of the film. Jeff bridges plays obediah stane and he does well in his villainous role and his chemistry is really good with Tony. The story is really good as it shows a man change and decide to do what is right. Also even though this film is called iron man I believe that it is clear that this film is about the man and not the suit. The only negative I have ever heard about this film is that the film slows down when we get the cave scenes. However, I believe that these are great and they are real character building scenes for the lead. The script is really good especially with downeys dialogue feeling natural and is just hilarious. Everybody has great pieces of dialogue that really works for this film. The style is great with the look and the designs for the suit looking great. Also the action scenes are really smooth and slick which allows you to see it all. Overall it is fantastic and a great film to start the mcu. deadpool 2 full movie watch online
Contrast them to this movie: Iron Man. What made Iron Man interesting was its themes. Themes about terrorism, the fact that terrorists get their weapons from Western manufacturers, the advancement of weapons that are more effective than ever to kill humans. Iron Man successfully reflected on it with care and intelligence. Making us think twice about the development of weapons and how wrong it can go in the wrong hands. Iron Man had a solid script and plot and an actual character who went through personal realization and development.
I think we need a movie like Iron Man again. A superhero movie with contemporary themes. With relevance to our present time instead of the escapist stuff we're getting thrown at nowadays.
Iron Man Burns Bright In Red & Gold!
CinemaClown
Marking the commencement of Marvel Cinematic Universe, catapulting Robert Downey Jr. into the league of Hollywood's biggest stars & also announcing the arrival of Marvel Studios into motion picture filmmaking for it is their first fully-financed project, Iron Man not only succeeds as a quality blend of style & substance but is also amongst the best origin stories cinema has come up with for a comic book superhero.
Iron Man tells the story of genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist Tony Stark who, while on his tour to war-torn Afghanistan for the demonstration of his new weaponry to United States military, is ambushed & taken hostage by a terrorist group. Working with another captive, he designs an exoskeleton to get out from there & after returning to US further refines his design. The plot covers the change his captivity brings in his entire personality.
Stylishly directed by Jon Favreau, Iron Man aims for the same grounded approach Nolan applied in Batman Begins & succeeds amazingly well for the most part. The screenplay is brimming with energy, wit & charm, and is brilliantly written & narrated. Production design provides it a very modern feel, Camera-work is vibrantly carried out, Editing briskly paces the whole story which also benefits from Ramin Djawadi's fitting score as well as clever use of existing songs.
Coming to the acting department, Iron Man features a star-studded cast in Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges & Terrence Howard but the film belongs to Downey Jr. who blazes brightly in red n gold with a performance that's absolutely fantastic, effortlessly charismatic & downright polished. Overshadowing the input of the rest & fitting the suit perfectly, this is one role that couldn't have gone to a better actor & how this gifted talent renders Tony Stark on screen is a further proof of that.
On an overall scale, Iron Man has enough power in it to please both fans of the comics as well as newcomers. Sure its third act isn't as impressive as the first two but the positives eclipse the negatives by a huge margin. Balancing its storytelling aspects with big budget extravaganza to triumph as a work of quality in the eyes of viewers n critics alike, Iron Man is a highly refreshing, wildly entertaining & largely satisfying crowd-pleaser that's hugely responsible for the foundation on which Marvel Studios stands today. Highly recommended.
A Great Beginning for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
caseynicholson
This film is not the first movie to feature characters from Marvel Comics. The 2000's saw the "X-Men" franchise, a "Hulk" movie, two "Fantastic Four" movies, and the Toby Maguire "Spider-Man" trilogy. However, all of those movies were films that Marvel outsourced to various companies--notably Fox and Sony. "Iron Man" is the first film to be made in house by Marvel Studios, and as such it's the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, i.e. the first film that will come to interact with characters from other films that are not direct sequels. ant man and the wasp full movie
For this reason, "Iron Man" is worth watching if you happen to be a fan of any of the other MCU movies, especially "The Avengers" series. "Iron Man" begins the process of building continuity across different Marvel films, and for the true nerds amongst us there are many tidbits of information in this movie that are beneficial to understanding the rest of the MCU films.
Still, the main reason to watch this movie is not its place in the MCU, but its value as a standalone film. Marvel Studios set out to prove themselves with this movie, and they delivered a hit. The film is a solid two hours of thrills that features a robust and engaging storyline and fantastic acting. Robert Downey, Jr. defines the role of Tony Stark, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges all turn out dynamic performances. Bridges especially shines as Obadiah Stain, and contributes much to the movie.
That said, I give this film nine out of ten stars. It's one of the best in the comics movie genre, and I only stop myself from giving it a ten because I try to reserve that score for movies I see as not only great, but perfect. "Iron Man" comes mighty close to that, and I'm sure you'll agree that it deserves high marks.
Oh, and don't forget to watch the post-credits scene, which foreshadows the rest of the MCU!
alindsay-al
It's quite funny that were almost near the end of phase 2 in the marvel cinematic universe but iron man the first film is still the very best solo marvel film. The premise sees a billionaire weapons merchant who is on the verge of death and kidnapped by terrorists until he creates a suit to escape. When he gets home he changes his philosophy and decides to become the superhero iron man. Robert Downey jnr was saved by this performance and it really has changed his career for the better. His dialogue is funny and witty and the smart thing the film did was as he changed you still loved him because of his whit and I love his character. The supporting cast is also fantastic especially the relationship between Downey and Gwyneth paltrow who plays pepper Potts. I have thought that this is the best romance in a comic book film franchise ever and their chemistry in this film is great and a big part of the film. There has been allot of controversy over Terrence Howard's involvement as James Rhodes but he is great in the role and his relationship with Tony is a big part about the mortality of the film. Jeff bridges plays obediah stane and he does well in his villainous role and his chemistry is really good with Tony. The story is really good as it shows a man change and decide to do what is right. Also even though this film is called iron man I believe that it is clear that this film is about the man and not the suit. The only negative I have ever heard about this film is that the film slows down when we get the cave scenes. However, I believe that these are great and they are real character building scenes for the lead. The script is really good especially with downeys dialogue feeling natural and is just hilarious. Everybody has great pieces of dialogue that really works for this film. The style is great with the look and the designs for the suit looking great. Also the action scenes are really smooth and slick which allows you to see it all. Overall it is fantastic and a great film to start the mcu. deadpool 2 full movie watch online
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